.... part of the dynamic here, I'm sure, is that the RC church is trying to convert dissidents leaving the Episcopal Church in the USA, over the issues of female clergy and clergy in same-sex marriages. They've even offered to let male Episcopal priests convert, become RC priests, and remain in heterosexual marriages.

Coincidentally, the Episcopal Church's (female) Presiding Bishop is a dedicated runner who was featured on Runners' World back page a couple of years ago...